A carved Thyrsus, part of the decoration of the scene of the Hellenistic theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. Built on a natural slope, th

A carved Thyrsus, part of the decoration of the scene of the Hellenistic theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. Built on a natural slope, th

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A carved Thyrsus, part of the decoration of the scene of the Hellenistic theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. Built on a natural slope, the theatre is of Greek type with two diazomas and its cavea faces north with view of the city. It was modified in the Roman period and its seating capacity was approximately 15,000 spectators.

Location: Stratonicea Eskihisar Turkey